mythological scene with Colossus of Rhodes. unknown c. 1670 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9'4" x W 7'2" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from James Parmelee, received 5/14/1914; returned to Mr. J. Parmelee, Washington D. C., 2/11/1922. Inscriptions: Inscription on lower outer guard, right: [fleur-de-lys] [5 letters of the remaining inscription are cut in half, crosswise, making it illegible] In landscape, unidentified figure wearing rich mantle, holds book & laurel branch; Colossus of Rhodes straddles mouth of ha
mythological scene with Colossus of Rhodes. unknown c. 1670 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9'4" x W 7'2" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from James Parmelee, received 5/14/1914; returned to Mr. J. Parmelee, Washington D. C., 2/11/1922. Inscriptions: Inscription on lower outer guard, right: [fleur-de-lys] [5 letters of the remaining inscription are cut in half, crosswise, making it illegible] In landscape, unidentified figure wearing rich mantle, holds book & laurel branch; Colossus of Rhodes straddles mouth of harbor in background (BRD) floral garland with bow-tied ribbon in corners Could it be early Gobelins? French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 9877 [also lists: 22481]
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Photo credit: © piemags/GB24 / Alamy / Afripics
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